Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Unknown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water carefully
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Hay fever
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FUCHSIA triphylla
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Fuchsia
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
फ्यूशिया
रो अंजीर
In German
Fuchsie
Birkenfeige
In French
Fuchsia
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Fucsia
higo llorón
In Greek
φουξία
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Fúcsia
chorando fig
In Polish
Fuksja
płacz rys
In Latin
Fuchsia
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fuchsia and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Fuchsia and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Fuchsia and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuchsia and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Fuchsia and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Fuchsia and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuchsia and Weeping Fig
Care of Fuchsia and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
